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Maybe not 3 Ilya. 2 possibly! I will change the screen for a heated one eventually. I had one in my other Clio which worked really well. The heater was the easiest solution short term, as I still want to have the option to blow warm air into the cabin so the rest of the windows don't get...

Thanks Neil, it seemed to make the most sense keeping the hose routes the same. As I mentioned, the only issue I had with the Mk1 dash is the ventilation slots being closer to the windscreen so I cut a new slot along the top of the metalwork duct. Not the tidiest! It would have been much easier...

That’s interesting. You can see the difference to increase castor. Surprised no one has done a brushing kit to achieve the same as a conversion from standard wishbones. (Or maybe they have and I missed it!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks mate. Probably only 3 options in the way to mount it. I was debating whether to mount it in the scuttle for a bit and just run the ducting into the cabin but that would have meant more coolant hose to run to the new position and also, small though it is I'm trying to keep everything low...

Have you got a photo? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've always had Arai and just replaced my 10 year old helmet for the new season as it went out of date. It's a big investment but one I've always worth making. I tried Bell and Stilo at the Motorsport Show in Jan but the Stilo wasn't comfortable and although the Bell was very comfortable I found...

PEC do them (I have them) although I think I remember them telling me that they’re actually made by Supertech. They are race pistons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The noise test is done at 3/4 throttle so you're right Ilya, between 5 and 5.5k is what they ask for. (I don't usually mention that mine revs to 8,300 )

Last job today was reinstating the 2 extinguisher nozzles that previously were mounted under the old dash. A couple more brackets and small jobs to get done tomorrow and then I should be ready to start rewiring. i made the decision during the week to use a Cartek Power Distribution Panel the...

More progress today and during last week. After some paint and offering up the Mk1 dash top I can start to visualise where everything will go. Using the original bulkhead fitting for the heater hoses and mated it with the T7 Bulkhead fitting. Then fitted the new heater/blower. To...

Worn bushes could be the issue but check your track rod ends and inner joints too. A decent alignment might be all it needs though.

It's possible that the timing had slipped since the car was mapped in which case it should be fine now and the fact that the car is running nicely may indicate this. There is a knock sensor on the block which may also help safeguard the engine. BUT, as already said above if you can stretch to it...

Glad you sorted it.

Yes that was unfortunate. He also came to Donington but I don’t think he made it through quali. Good luck on Monday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good luck! I raced against this car a few times last year. Shame you’re not coming to TinTops. Don’t rule it out. The format is exactly the same but no weight restrictions. And one class just for Clios! I’ll be following! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I believe that piece hooks into the door and is supposed to hold it in place during an accident. I spent a lot of time taking weight out of my doors but it will never come close to fibreglass doors.

Well, as usual, the so-called small jobs have escalated! I had always intended to remove the dash over the winter but in doing so it has led on to a far bigger exercise. In removing the dash and of course all the associated dials and controls it became very clear that a rewire was going to be...

Nice! I will be there tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your new engine should be solid. Did you run it in on the dyno or does Nick do that? I feel your pain re last season. I had one of those a couple of years ago, I think we had 5 race meetings where we didn't get further than qualifying. Hope it goes well for you.

Thanks. Photos can be deceiving though! 22nd March is at Snetterton. Its a CSCC test day as our first race is there in April.

That's a good find. Any idea on the make?

Next big investment is the D2 Dash... When I remove the dash and heater I will have the unenviable task of picking through the butchered wiring loom to start removing all the unnecessary wiring, fuses and relays. I'm not an expert at wiring by any means and having inherited the wiring from...

Finally managed to make some progress this weekend. Starting with fitting the new starter motor which I thought should have been plain sailing but after bolting it up I flicked the kill switch to check it and it engaged straight away and started turning the engine over. After and hour or so of...

Looking good. The oil cooler is a tricky one. Although I've got the smaller PMS radiator, mine fitted to the side which still gave it good airflow.

I tried those torques fittings on my pump and they would not engage properly. Did you find they clipped in on? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have an interior design and refurbishment business with my wife. We do high end interiors and occasionally build houses or renovate old ones. We designed and built this one which we fiished at the end of the summer. But Kitchens and bathrooms are our bread and butter. A million miles away...

Not too much to report at the moment although with the pre season test looming mid March I'm going to have to crack on soon. Just snowed under with work at the moment which is not normal for this time of year and I could do without it! Anyway, a small addition to the weight loss program this...

I wouldn’t bother messing with the head too much. Supertech valves and springs if budget allows. ARP rod bolts as you’ve already planned. Megan bottom pulley (keyed) And everything else as you already planned. Group N timing and 182 manifold. If you can stretch to an exhaust as well then you’ll...

No cushioning although I mounted it at a slight angle with the rear bracket bent and twsited to fix on the bulkhead but that was just because of other obstructions in that engine bay. I prefered that catch tank to the polished alloy one in my current engine bay.

I fitted a 2ltrMocal (in black) to the inside of the suspension turret on my other Clio before we sold it. Fitted nicely there and of course decent quality. All looking good Neil.